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choosing wisely


Make some choices that count.  Think through the things that you hang on to and how those will impact your life tomorrow or next month.  That is because our choices will impact our lives and the lives of those around us.


We don’t always choose that perspective or the one that will have the greatest influence.  Too often we choose what feels good or what is fine.  Only to find that the consequences of our choices have led to pain between friends, impact on our health or something that cannot be reversed.


Find the things that bring life and health, strength and peace, smiles and closeness to your life and to others.  Those choices will have impact for a long time in great ways that will leave you much better.  What are those choices for you!


Ephesians 4:32  NLT

Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.


Choose kindness and forgiveness over being mean or becoming bitter


Romans 12:14  NLT

Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.


Choose to be a blessing rather than to return ill treatment to someone who was not nice to you.


Proverbs 11:17  NLT

Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you.


Choose to be good to others because it will come back to you in many different ways.


Galatians 5:25  NLT

Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.


Choose to live by the spirit of God rather than how you feel or what the world says is ok.  


These choices, and many more from God, will make a huge difference in your life.  Choices determine our direction.  Make great choices.

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